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God of life, Epiphany 6A (Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37; Psalm 119:1-8)
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The God of Israel cares about life—not only our lives, but also the life of the world. God is a God of life. This passage from Deuteronomy remembers God’s covenant of life: that God and God’s people may flourish together.
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